Switch 2 Pre-Order Dates and Priority Set for U.S. and Canada

Pre-orders for the Nintendo Switch 2 were originally scheduled to begin worldwide on April 9. However, due to economic turmoil stemming from Trump's tariffs, Nintendo had to postpone the pre-order launch in the United States and Canada. Meanwhile, pre-orders proceeded as planned in other regions, including the UK.

According to a FAQ on Nintendo's website, the first round of invitations for pre-orders will be sent out starting May 8, 2025, through the My Nintendo Store. Details regarding retail pre-orders have not yet been released. Nintendo has stated that additional batches of invitation emails will be dispatched periodically until the purchasing window on the My Nintendo Store opens to the public.

The initial invitation emails will be distributed on a first-come, first-served basis to eligible registrants who meet certain criteria. Those invited will have a 72-hour window from the time the email is sent to finalize their purchase.

To qualify for a pre-order invitation for the Nintendo Switch 2, you must meet the following requirements:

• You must have personally purchased a Nintendo Switch Online membership.
• You must have maintained any paid Nintendo Switch Online membership for at least 12 months.
• You must have opted in to share gameplay data and have accumulated at least 50 hours of total gameplay.

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There has been no official statement from Nintendo regarding potential price adjustments for the Nintendo Switch 2, its games, or accessories due to the ongoing tariff situation. Some industry analysts have speculated that the base price of the Nintendo Switch 2 might exceed $449.99, but no confirmation has been provided by Nintendo.

It's noteworthy that Nintendo is offering a limited-time bundle that includes the Nintendo Switch 2 and Mario Kart World for $499.99, effectively reducing the price of the game by $30.

Here are the current pricing details for the Nintendo Switch 2 and related products in the U.S.:

• Nintendo Switch 2 by itself: $449.99
• Nintendo Switch 2 with Mario Kart World bundled in: $499.99
• Mario Kart World by itself: $79.99
• Donkey Kong Bananza: $69.99
• Nintendo Switch 2 Pro Controller: $79.99
• Nintendo Switch 2 Camera: $49.99
• Joy-Con 2 Controller pair: $89.99
• Joy-Con 2 Charging Grip: $34.99
• Joy-Con 2 Strap: $12.99
• Joy-Con 2 Wheel pair: $19.99
• Nintendo Switch 2 Dock Set: $109.99
• Nintendo Switch 2 Carrying Case and Screen Protector: $34.99
• Nintendo Switch 2 All-In-One Carrying Case: $79.99
• Nintendo Switch 2 AC Adapter: $29.99

IGN has covered the reactions to Nintendo's decision to price some Switch 2 games at $80, including insights from analysts explaining the rationale behind this move.

In related news, former Nintendo of America president Reggie Fils-Aimé has weighed in on the controversy surrounding the pricing of the Switch 2 tutorial game, Welcome Tour, drawing parallels to the Wii's pack-in game, Wii Sports, through his social media posts.

Initial invitation emails will be delivered on a first-come, first-serve basis to “eligible registrants who meet the priority criteria,” Nintendo explained. Invitees will have 72 hours from the time when the email is sent to complete their purchase.